Kevin Eugene
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Tah dah!!!
Sure enough – you pegged it Bill.
On my Zoom H4n, if you are using mono mix mode, the levels are limited at -6db whether you have a limiter on or not.
Turning off mono mix allows me to spike the thing out the top (not that I would want to do that).
I sincerely appreciate all the help and answers.
Thank you!
Best,
Kevin
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Hey Bill! Thanks for the response.
“Just to address the obvious, you checked the Menu > Input >Comp/Limit to make sure that you don’t have the limiter engaged?”
Correct. That is why I was stumped.
“Also, make sure you’re not in Mono Mix mode, which duplicates a mono input to both channels but records the second one at a reduced input level to avoid clipping when presented with transient spikes.”
Yes, I AM in mono mix mode to get one channel onto both. I’ll try turning off mono mix mode and see what happens.
I do boot the H4n every time I use it, and always format the card before recording.
I’ll let you know my results, and thanks very much for taking the time to respond.
Mt Best,
Kevin
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Thanks Peter.
No offense, but not being a sound person at all, I have no idea what you just said. 🙂
Time to head over to Google.
Thanks you!
Kevin
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Thanks Ty.
Yeah, I had the same thought, yet I can’t find anything that would limit the sound on the H4n. Everything is off.
Although you give me an idea…I’ll try running mono (instead of the mono to 2 channel) and see if that makes a difference.
Also, I’m going to try Eric’s suggestion and run to H4n into another recorder and also another mic into the H4n to see what’s happening.
Thank you!
Kevin
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Perfect Eric!
I stupidly didn’t think of this.
I’ll check it out and report my findings.
Thanks!
Kevin
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Well, thanks Eric, I appreciate the response, but that is not the real question. I know I can do that.
My statement was I am testing (to better understand the Zoom H4n) and I’d like to know if the Zoom H4n is limited to -6b input no matter what, or if I am doing something wrong here, as that is the result I am getting.
If you (or anyone else) can shed some light on this, I would really appreciate the answer.
Thanks!
Kevin – not a sound guy. 🙂
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Thank you Mike. I’ll post over there.
Best,
Kevin
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I’ve found some success at https://www.footagefirm.com/free-footage/
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Usually I just search through all the individual tracks and see if it’s something I need, and then purchase the DVD mailed to me so I now have the usage rights and the purchase receipt to prove it.
Best,
Kevin
Best,
Kevin
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Thank you all for your informed replies.
For what I can tell, here’s what I’ve learned (corrections welcome):
When possible, boom indoors or shotgun outdoors. Use good mics and a good recorder.
If using a wireless mic system, use the best quality, and only if necessary, such as shooting live performances where other options such as a boom or shotgun are not feasible.
The money is better spent on good sound mics and recorders than a wired system.
You’re not going to get sound as good as you will get with a comparatively priced hypercardoid mic or shotgun mic.
Wired is always better.
For example, I think the Rode NTG-3 into a say, a Zoom H4n, would be a better purchase than trying to rig the wireless mics up just for the presumed convenience.
I also think a wired lapel mic into a zoom works pretty good to.
Lastly, forget trying to mess around with in cam sound. Losing battle. Syncing sound is not that hard.
Thanks again for all the feedback!
Best,
Kevin
Best,
Kevin
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Oh man…now I just really dumped my Sony Vegas Pro. Apologies to any Sony Vegas Pro people.
Thanks again Mike!
Best,
Kevin